Survey Data
Reg No
13902102
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Architectural, Social
Original Use
Country house
In Use As
Country house
Date
1810 - 1830
Coordinates
303344, 280507
Date Recorded
20/07/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Detached five-bay two-storey house, built c. 1820, comprising two-bay castellated Gothicised block and two-bay standard Georgian block, flanking tripartite arcaded and glazed projecting porch. Regency bow front to garden elevation. Hipped slate roof with rendered chimneystack. Rendered walls. Pointed arch openings to Gothicised block and square-headed openings to Georgian block, having timber sliding sash windows. Incorporating medieval tower house.
Appraisal
This unusual house retains fabric which is medieval, Georgian Gothic, standard Georgian and Regency. It also exhibits later Victorian alterations and additions. This complex combination makes for a house of great character and charm.